Zhu Tong1, Yongquan Gu1. 1. Department of Vascular Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University Beijing 100053, China.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The incidence of duplicated inferior vena cava (IVC) ranges between 0.2-3%. METHODS: The objective of this report is to showcase malformation of inferior vena cava in a series of authors' own case studies. We also discuss the abnormal embryogenesis that results in this and the clinical management aspects of duplicated IVC. RESULTS: Our findings suggest that it is important to recognize congenital anomaly such as duplicated IVC, especially prior to an invasive procedure.
PURPOSE: The incidence of duplicated inferior vena cava (IVC) ranges between 0.2-3%. METHODS: The objective of this report is to showcase malformation of inferior vena cava in a series of authors' own case studies. We also discuss the abnormal embryogenesis that results in this and the clinical management aspects of duplicated IVC. RESULTS: Our findings suggest that it is important to recognize congenital anomaly such as duplicated IVC, especially prior to an invasive procedure.
Authors: Cannon Milani; Maria Constantinou; David Berz; James N Butera; Gerald A Colvin Journal: J Hematol Oncol Date: 2008-12-02 Impact factor: 17.388